Union minister Pabitra Margherita, Bihar governor Syed Ata Hasnain to go for Ayatollah Khamenei’s state funeral | India News

Pabitra Margherita, Syed Ata Hasnain NEW DELHI: Bihar governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) and junior foreign minister Pabitra Margherita are likely to represent India at the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, official sources said. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had earlier invited PM Modi for the multi-day funeral that begins on…

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‘Corp credit rise may be temporary’

MUMBAI: Even as major banks are revising upward their projections for corporate credit growth, rating agency Icra has said that corporate lending is yet to see a meaningful revival. “Corporate credit is very difficult to call out, whether it will go up or not. There appears to be some uptake in the second quarter. Whether…

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‘I got a banana!’ Toddler’s Christmas joy breaks the internet |

A toddler’s pure delight upon receiving a banana as a Christmas gift has captivated the internet. The viral video showcases the child’s unadulterated joy, reminding viewers that simple pleasures often bring the greatest happiness. This heartwarming moment highlights the importance of gratitude and finding joy in humble gifts, regardless of their monetary value. When it…

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Insurance start-up OneCircle targets underinsured small-town commercial vehicle owners

Mumbai: An insurance start-up is betting on a narrow but neglected corner of India’s motor market: micro-entrepreneurs who own commercial vehicles in small towns and rural areas, and who often miss renewals due to lack of access. OneCircle Insurance Brokers, which launched operations this month, is designing its business around these gaps, offering products from…

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In a first, gold breaches $5k/Oz, silver $110/Oz

Gold smashed through the $5,000-an-ounce threshold for the first time, extending a breakneck rally fuelled by US President Donald Trump’s reshaping of international relations and investor flight from sovereign bonds and currencies.Bullion jumped as much as 2.5% to more than $5,111 on Monday, as dollar weakness reinforced demand. A gauge of the greenback has fallen…

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